Bob Griffith vs. Cliff Politte — Career Comparison

Bob Griffith built a career as a starting pitcher and Cliff Politte as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cliff Politte posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.4 and WHIP 1.434 compared to 4.76 and 1.472 for Bob Griffith. By the career numbers, Cliff Politte had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.